Field Project Assistant (Shelter/NFI), Chittagong

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Manager (Shelter/NFI) and the direct supervision of the Senior Project Assistant or Programme Officer (Shelter/NFI), the successful candidate will assist to will assist in the implementation of the Shelter/NFI programme in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.

Responsibilities

1. Provide assistance in the planning, direct implementation and monitoring of the Shelter/Non-Food Items (NFI) programmes, including distribution, shelter training/orientation/awareness raising sessions, repair and maintenance of shelters, construction of temporary facilities, and regular monitoring activities in line with planned project timeline and set project objectives.
2. Ensure maintenance of project records, distribution lists, need assessment forms, beneficiary selection criteria, training attendance sheets, labor attendance sheets, stock records and assist in compiling documents required for project implementation.
3. Identify, collect and document the best practices and disseminate them at appropriate levels.
4. Assist in the preparation of technical design documents, drawings, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and other technical documents necessary to implement the Shelter/ NFI programmes.
5. Provide guidance and support on programmatic and capacity-building related activities not only internally but also externally for partner NGOs.
6. Undertake regular field visits to project intervention areas and prepare subsequent monitoring and progress reports, providing quality, timely, accurate data analysis and related updates.
7. Represent Shelter/NFI in relevant field coordination meetings and maintain programmatic relationships with refugees, community representatives, NGO partners, government authorities and other relevant actors at the field level. Take minutes of the meeting and keep track of those action points for follow-up and reporting purposes.
8. Coordinate with the different stakeholders (Site Management and Site Development, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Protection and Infrastructure among others) and other shelter actors in the field for the smooth implementation of Shelter/NFI programmes.
9. Promote and facilitate the integration of cross-cutting issues such as environment, gender, children, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and other vulnerable groups in the implementation of the project.
10. Promote and facilitate the use of feedback and complaints mechanisms for beneficiaries through meetings, community interactions, door-to-door visits, and regular focus group discussions among others to assess the impact and quality of activities.
11. Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• High school diploma with five years of relevant experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in political or social sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, Engineering/Architecture, or related fields from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in projects for the implementation of building design, managing small to medium scale construction and community-based projects.
• Field experience in Shelter/NFI response programming, needs assessment, data collection, community mobilization and sensitization, distribution, orientation/training, shelter upgrade guidance, monitoring, and review.
• Experience with International Organizations and/or Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
• Knowledge and training in local engineering concepts and experience in shelter projects, designing and constructing relevant facilities in refugee camps and field construction methodology is an advantage.

SKILLS

• In-depth knowledge of distribution (non-food items and shelter construction materials), community mobilization and sensitization activities, training on shelter DRR, fire safety and technical guidance/follow-up.
• Strong coordination, negotiation, mobilizing, facilitation and communication skills.
• Proficient in computer applications and knowledge of the use of IT gadgets, Kobo and SCOPE platform.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a team of colleagues from various cultures and professional backgrounds.
• Ability to use Auto CAD or other graphic software is an advantage.

LANGUAGES

Required- Fluency in Bangla and Working knowledge in English (oral and written)

Local Chittagonian language will be considered an advantage

COMPETENCIES

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.